Waikuku & Waikuku Beach, Waikuku

Rangiora High School forges ahead but no board of trustees in sight

Adele Redmond Reporter from Northern Outlook

Rangiora High School is looking forward to a $15.5 million building and appointing a principal, but …

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Canterbury centres combine for pilot premier competition

Jonathan Leask Reporter from Northern Outlook

A Canterbury-wide premier netball competition will be trialled this year. The Christchurch Netball C…

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Poll: Vote for the AMI Community Grant NEIGHBOURHOOD Finalists

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We need your help! These 10 wonderful neighbourhood organisations are finalists in the 2017 AMI Community Grants Neighbourhood category. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little from each organisation and/or project on how your support will help them … View moreWe need your help! These 10 wonderful neighbourhood organisations are finalists in the 2017 AMI Community Grants Neighbourhood category. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little from each organisation and/or project on how your support will help them - and then cast your vote below. Voting closes Friday 24th March.

Vote for the AMI Community Grant NEIGHBOURHOOD Finalists

• 1) Seddon Community and Neighbourhood Support Group
• 2) Riverton Community Garden Project
• 3) Surrogate Grandparents NZ
• 4) AED Defibrillator for Churchill Park School
• 5) Whangaroa Community Trust Mural
• 6) Murrays Bay Intermediate Safer Walkway
• 7) Free For All Resource Sharing
• 8) Taradale Alleyway Improvement
• 9) House of Grace Home for Pregnant Teens
• 10) Keith Street Wanganui Youth Centre

Vote View Results

• 7% 1) Seddon Community and Neighbourhood Support Group
  7% Complete
• 5% 2) Riverton Community Garden Project
  5% Complete
• 25.8% 3) Surrogate Grandparents NZ
  25.8% Complete
• 10.1% 4) AED Defibrillator for Churchill Park School
  10.1% Complete
• 1.1% 5) Whangaroa Community Trust Mural
  1.1% Complete
• 8.1% 6) Murrays Bay Intermediate Safer Walkway
  8.1% Complete
• 9.8% 7) Free For All Resource Sharing
  9.8% Complete
• 2.9% 8) Taradale Alleyway Improvement
  2.9% Complete
• 25.5% 9) House of Grace Home for Pregnant Teens
  25.5% Complete
• 4.5% 10) Keith Street Wanganui Youth Centre
  4.5% Complete

2271 votes

Poll: Vote for the AMI Community Grant REGIONAL Finalists

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We need your help! These 10 wonderful organisations are finalists in the 2017 AMI Community Grants Regional category. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little from each organisation on how your support will help them - and then cast your vote below. … View moreWe need your help! These 10 wonderful organisations are finalists in the 2017 AMI Community Grants Regional category. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little from each organisation on how your support will help them - and then cast your vote below. Voting closes Friday 24th March.

Vote for the AMI Community Grant REGIONAL Finalists

• 1) Youth Search and Rescue Tauranga
• 2) North Shore Initial Response Trust
• 3) Wellington North Community Patrol
• 4) Crimewatch (Chch) Inc
• 5) Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust
• 6) South Canterbury Child Restraint Rentals
• 7) Kidz need Dadz NZ
• 8) Foster Hope Charitable Trust
• 9) Volunteering Canterbury
• 10) Under the Stars - Homeless in Tauranga.

Vote View Results

• 7.6% 1) Youth Search and Rescue Tauranga
  7.6% Complete
• 5.3% 2) North Shore Initial Response Trust
  5.3% Complete
• 6% 3) Wellington North Community Patrol
  6% Complete
• 4.9% 4) Crimewatch (Chch) Inc
  4.9% Complete
• 17.9% 5) Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust
  17.9% Complete
• 3.1% 6) South Canterbury Child Restraint Rentals
  3.1% Complete
• 21.9% 7) Kidz need Dadz NZ
  21.9% Complete
• 16.5% 8) Foster Hope Charitable Trust
  16.5% Complete
• 6.5% 9) Volunteering Canterbury
  6.5% Complete
• 10.3% 10) Under the Stars - Homeless in Tauranga.
  10.3% Complete

2090 votes

Harcourts Foundation

Harcourts have long been supporters of the local community and truly believe in giving back. We joined the Harcourts Foundation from its inception as a vehicle to give back to the communities who have supported us over the years. Every property sold by Harcourts Twiss-Keir has a compulsory donation… View moreHarcourts have long been supporters of the local community and truly believe in giving back. We joined the Harcourts Foundation from its inception as a vehicle to give back to the communities who have supported us over the years. Every property sold by Harcourts Twiss-Keir has a compulsory donation to the Harcourts Foundation automatically charged. Over the years we have given approximately 45 grants to schools, clubs and charities in our local area.
Below is a list of those donations.

Have you made plans for Mother's Day?

The Team from Jennian Homes Canterbury North

Our annual Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk is back for 2017 – and with more than 20 locations nationwide, it is set to be bigger and better than ever!

The Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk is part of an initiative to support the Heart Foundation’s ‘Heart Foundation for … View moreOur annual Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk is back for 2017 – and with more than 20 locations nationwide, it is set to be bigger and better than ever!

The Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk is part of an initiative to support the Heart Foundation’s ‘Heart Foundation for Women’ campaign, which aims to empower women to take charge of their heart health.

We hope you will among the thousands decked out in the iconic Dick Frizzell designed red t-shirts this Mother’s Day.

Register for this year’s Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk before 31 March to receive early bird pricing. Plus, we've got over $25,000 worth of fantastic prizes up for grabs including: Fitbit activity trackers, Stirling Sports vouchers, Canopy Camping Escapes, Fujifilm NZ Instax Cameras + more.

So, if you haven’t made plans this Mother’s Day, please join us, get your active wear and running shoes ready to walk alongside thousands of other women to promote good heart health.

Sign up to a 5km Fun Run/Walk near you to show your support! Buy tickets now.

writers' workshop

Trish from Rangiora

I read about a day workshop for writers recently but now I can't find it. Anyone have any ideas?

Student Volunteer Army

Kamala Hayman Reporter from The Press

On Saturday, 750 students helped with a massive clean-up at South Shore Spit. What a wonderful bunch. But there are other awesome volunteers in our community. Tell us about those you know who deserve a public thank you.

Do you know where to get cheap fuel?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Do you know the cheapest place to get petrol in or around your neighbourhood? Share your tips below and help your neighbours out! Plus make sure you check to see if you're a $100 petrol voucher instant winner!

DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOW

Jean from Rangiora

1500 X 1130 approx, cream in excellent condition, listed elsewhere also, txt me 02102754737  $200 pick up Rangiora

Price: $200

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Tree Worx & Excavation

Marina from Hurunui District

Are you needing your shelterbelts/hedges trimmed? Trees removed? Excavation work done?
Contact Josh on 0274962724 👍
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Site to place Beehives

Darren from Rangiora

Hi everyone,

I'm an avid beekeeper, just gone commercial.. I'm interested in placing some of my beehives on properties along the Ashley Gorge Road or Glentui areas or in locations close to Beech tree forests....If interested please contact me Darren mobile: 0274-349-704.

Please … View moreHi everyone,

I'm an avid beekeeper, just gone commercial.. I'm interested in placing some of my beehives on properties along the Ashley Gorge Road or Glentui areas or in locations close to Beech tree forests....If interested please contact me Darren mobile: 0274-349-704.

Please leave a message if I don't answer as I'v usually got my head in a hive 😀 Texting is fine also but could I ask you to provide your full name and address/ contact details so I have your contact details for future reference !!!.... and so I can also assess your location for suitability for bees in advance?. I will endeavour to make contact with everyone to let them know my decision .

Thanks for reading !

Riches Collectables

Glenda from Woodend

Reopening Sunday's 10 30 to 3 p m only.

China , glass, clothes and kitchenware.

70 Rangiora-Woodend Road

Negotiable

sell planter boxes

Arthur from Rangiora

The Rangiora Menz Shed has for sale 2 planter boxes. The one on legs is 1.020 long X 0.590 wide X 0.260 deep and stands at 0.765 high.$60.00 . The trough type is 1.220 long X 0.430 wide X 0.340 high, $40.00
We can make more to order at any size if required. Phone Arthur on 03 745 91 48 a local … View moreThe Rangiora Menz Shed has for sale 2 planter boxes. The one on legs is 1.020 long X 0.590 wide X 0.260 deep and stands at 0.765 high.$60.00 . The trough type is 1.220 long X 0.430 wide X 0.340 high, $40.00
We can make more to order at any size if required. Phone Arthur on 03 745 91 48 a local No.

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Outward Bound and Spirit of Adventure Courses

Peter from Rangiora

The Rotary Club of Rangiora Charitable Trust is once again offering to sponsor young people aged 16 to 18 on either an Outward Bound Course or a Spirit of Adventure voyage. The Trust will find 50% of the cost. In special circumstances trustees will consider funding the full cost. The … View moreThe Rotary Club of Rangiora Charitable Trust is once again offering to sponsor young people aged 16 to 18 on either an Outward Bound Course or a Spirit of Adventure voyage. The Trust will find 50% of the cost. In special circumstances trustees will consider funding the full cost. The application form for these courses/voyages is available from Peter Allen at allenp@xtra.co.nz or phone 027 410 3325.